A computer implemented method for updating configuration data in at least one automated banking machine is configured to execute configuration update steps embodied with a computer readable medium. The method includes identifying one or more sub-systems implemented within the automated banking machine, receiving an update to configuration data for at least one of the identified sub-systems, generating a restore point based on a current implementation of the sub-systems for the automated banking machine, and installing the configuration data in the automated banking machine. The identified sub-systems can include at least two of roll storage modules, a note handling module controller, a note detector module, and an interface controller..
G07F 19/00 - Systèmes bancaires completsDispositions à déclenchement par carte codée adaptées pour délivrer ou recevoir des espèces ou analogues et adresser de telles transactions à des comptes existants, p. ex. guichets automatiques
2.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VALIDATING A CONTROLLER FOR AN AUTOMATED BANKING MACHINE USING A DISPLAYED INDICIA
A computer implemented method for validating the identity of a controller for an automated banking machine based on displayed indicia. The method includes detecting access to a secure compartment of an automated banking machine, displaying a security indicia visible from the secure compartment, receiving the security indicia at an input device and a first controller accessible from outside of the secure compartment, and validating the identity of the controller based on the received security indicia.
G07F 19/00 - Systèmes bancaires completsDispositions à déclenchement par carte codée adaptées pour délivrer ou recevoir des espèces ou analogues et adresser de telles transactions à des comptes existants, p. ex. guichets automatiques
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
3.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS USING A TAGLESS DATA INTERCHANGE FORMAT
An automated banking a machine such as a teller cash recycler uses a system and method for receiving operating instructions from a remote system in the form of JavaScript object notation (JSON) documents. The system and method uses a computer implemented method for transmitting information between automated banking machines over a communication network. The method includes receiving a message for network communication from a first automated banking machine to a second automated banking machine, formatting the message in a tagless data interchange format independent of the size of the message based on instructions stored on a computer readable medium within the first automated banking machine, and transmitting the formatted message to the second automated banking machine.
G07F 19/00 - Systèmes bancaires completsDispositions à déclenchement par carte codée adaptées pour délivrer ou recevoir des espèces ou analogues et adresser de telles transactions à des comptes existants, p. ex. guichets automatiques
4.
System and method for facilitating banking transactions
A computer-implemented system and method is used for facilitating a single instance banking transaction. The method includes the steps of receiving a banking transaction request from a banking account holder at a first banking computer system, the request including at least an account identification and transaction information, generating a single instance banking transaction indicia correlated to the banking transaction request, providing the single instance banking transaction indicia to the banking account holder, receiving the single instance banking transaction indicia at a second banking computer system, and performing the banking transaction request at the second banking computer system.
G06Q 40/00 - FinanceAssuranceStratégies fiscalesTraitement des impôts sur les sociétés ou sur le revenu
G07D 11/00 - Dispositifs acceptant des pièces de monnaieDispositifs acceptant, distribuant, triant ou comptant des papiers de valeur
G07F 19/00 - Systèmes bancaires completsDispositions à déclenchement par carte codée adaptées pour délivrer ou recevoir des espèces ou analogues et adresser de telles transactions à des comptes existants, p. ex. guichets automatiques
A sleeve cover (20) for a banknote cassette (10) is disclosed. The sleeve cover (20) comprises a front or first panel (21), a back or second panel (22) and two connecting side panels (23, 24). The front panel (21) is spaced apart and parallel to the back panel (22) forming hence a hollow rectangular tubular sleeve through which the cassette (10) is capable of being inserted. The edge of the back panel (22) or front panel (21) is extended by a flap (26) provided on its inner surface with a magnetic strip (27) so as to retain the sleeve cover (20) to the cassette (10) during transport of the cassette (10). Such cover (20) is advantageous in that it protects from view any banknotes or documents stored in the cassette (10) as well as preventing the banknotes from falling out during transport of the cassette (10). The sleeve cover (20) is also reusable and easily foldable when not in use.
G07F 19/00 - Systèmes bancaires completsDispositions à déclenchement par carte codée adaptées pour délivrer ou recevoir des espèces ou analogues et adresser de telles transactions à des comptes existants, p. ex. guichets automatiques
G07D 11/00 - Dispositifs acceptant des pièces de monnaieDispositifs acceptant, distribuant, triant ou comptant des papiers de valeur
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Computer software for use in connection with banking
transactions; apparatus for counting and measuring of cash,
currency and documents; apparatus for determining and
selecting the weight and value of cash, currency and
documents; apparatus for handling and dispensing cash and
currency; cash/currency sorting apparatus and instruments;
cash and currency management apparatus and instruments;
electronic readers, encoders and terminals for recording and
processing transactions of value; electronic readers,
encoders and terminals for facilitating the transfer of
funds electronically; security apparatus and instruments for
use in conjunction with banking transactions. Financial services in relation to weighing, checking,
counting and dispensing cash and currency. Repair, maintenance, installation, configuration, upgrade,
update and support services in relation to apparatus and
instruments for weighing, checking, measuring, counting,
dispensing and authentication of cash and currency.
A key is provided for operation of a lock, the key comprising a bow for gripping of the key, and a shank adapted to be inserted into the lock and configured for actuation of the lock upon turning of the key. The key is provided with a frangible point between the bow and the shank, permitting parting of the bow from the shank and thereby removal of the bow, at any rotational position of the key relative to the lock, to leave the whole shank in the lock.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Computer software for use in handling, sorting, checking, processing, counting and/or dispensing documents, cash and/or currency; computer software for controlling currency handling, sorting, processing, counting and/or dispensing machines. (1) Financial services, namely, weighing, checking, counting and dispensing cash and currency; repair, maintenance, installation, configuration, upgrade, update and technical support services in the field of apparatus and instruments for weighing, checking, measuring, counting, dispensing and authentication of cash and currency.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Computer software for handling, sorting, checking, processing, counting and dispensing documents, cash and currency in the field of banking transactions; computer software for controlling currency handling, sorting, processing, counting and dispensing machines in the field of banking transactions Financial services, namely, weighing, checking, counting and dispensing cash and currency Repair, maintenance, installation, configuration, upgrade, update and support services in relation to apparatus and instruments for weighing, checking, measuring, counting, dispensing and authentication of cash and currency
A method of evaluating the operation of a document processing device having a feed unit is provided. The method comprises the steps of: feeding a batch of one or more documents into the document processing device using said feed unit; measuring one or more characteristics of each document; computing one or more transport properties of the batch of documents using the measured characteristics; diagnosing whether the document processing device is incorrectly calibrated based on the one or more transport properties; and outputting the result of the diagnosis.
A lock mechanism is disclosed for a sheet store adapted for the dispensing or accepting of sheets. The sheet store comprises a container having a lid operable for access to the interior of the container and a shutter operable for the passage of sheets therethrough. The lock mechanism comprises: a locking plate movable relative to the container, the locking plate being operable to control a lid lock element and a shutter lock element; and an actuator arranged to control movement of the locking plate. The locking plate is movable between three positions, including: a closed position, in which the shutter lock element prevents opening of the shutter; a primed position, in which the shutter can be opened; and an open position which controls the lid lock element to permit opening of the lid.
A sensor assembly for detecting the presence of a sheet document in a transport path is disclosed. The sensor assembly comprises an optical transmitter (1), an optical receiver (2) and an optical fibre (3). The optical transmitter (1) and optical receiver (2) are each associated with and lie opposite a respective end (8a, 8b) of the optical fibre (3). At least one of the optical transmitter (1) and the optical receiver (2) is disposed across the transport path from the associated end (8a, 8b) of the optical fibre (3).
A lock mechanism is disclosed for a sheet store adapted for the dispensing or accepting of sheets. The sheet store comprises a container having a lid openable for access to the interior of the container and a shutter openable for the passage of sheets therethrough. The lock mechanism comprises: a locking plate movable relative to the container, the locking plate being operable to control a lid lock element and a shutter lock element; and an actuator arranged to control movement of the locking plate. The locking plate is movable between three positions, including: a closed position, in which the shutter lock element prevents opening of the shutter; a primed position, in which the shutter can be opened; and an open position which controls the lid lock element to permit opening of the lid.
A feed mechanism is disclosed for feeding sheets from a sheet store, comprising:, a reversible feed assembly arranged to feed sheets out of and, upon reversal, into the sheet store; and a separator assembly arranged to receive sheets from the reversible feed assembly and adapted to pass sheets singly into a transport path. The separator assembly comprises: a first rotatable separator member arranged to be driven, in use, towards the transport path and being provided with first retardation means for at least decelerating rotation in the opposite sense; a second rotatable separator member (321) opposing the first to define a nip therebetween, the second rotatable separator (321) member being freely rotatable towards the reversible feed assembly, and having second retardation means for at least decelerating rotation in the opposite sense. Reversal of a sheet out of the nip by the reversible feed assembly causes rotation of the second rotatable member. A sheet feeding method is also disclosed.
B65H 3/06 - Rouleaux ou séparateurs rotatifs analogues
B65H 3/52 - Dispositifs de retenue à friction agissant sur les côtés inférieur ou arrière des articles à enlever
B65H 83/02 - Combinaisons d'opérations d'empilage et d'enlèvement d'articles, p. ex. simultanées, présentant un intérêt autre que l'opération individuelle d'empilage ou d'enlèvement des articles dans la même pile
A sheet stacking assembly comprises a stacking pocket comprising an upwardly facing support surface (602) and an end wall (615). At least one flail assembly (608a,608b) is rotatably mounted above the support surface (602), the flail assembly comprising two sets of flails (650a,651 a,650b,651b). The flails (650a) of one set are axially spaced with respect to the other set (651a), and the flails (650a) of the one set are circumferentially offset with respect to the flails (651a) of the other set, whereby in use sheets fed to the sheet stacking assembly are engaged by the flails of the flail assembly as it rotates so as to feed the sheet into the stacking pocket.
B65H 29/14 - Délivrance ou progression des articles à la sortie des machinesProgression des articles vers ou dans les piles au moyen du resserrement entre deux rubans ou courroies mobiles, ou entre deux jeux de rubans ou courroies et introduisant les articles dans une pile
B65H 31/36 - Dispositifs auxiliaires pour mettre en contact avec une butée frontale chaque article, au fur et à mesure qu'il est mis en pile
G07D 11/00 - Dispositifs acceptant des pièces de monnaieDispositifs acceptant, distribuant, triant ou comptant des papiers de valeur
G07D 11/00 - Dispositifs acceptant des pièces de monnaieDispositifs acceptant, distribuant, triant ou comptant des papiers de valeur
G07D 7/00 - Vérification spécialement adaptée à la détermination de l’identité ou de l’authenticité de papiers de valeur ou pour discriminer ceux qui sont inacceptables, p. ex. qui ne correspondent pas à une monnaie
A document handling apparatus is disclosed for the handling of documents such as banknotes. The apparatus has an input module (2.00) for feeding documents one-by-one into the apparatus from a stack. Characteristics of each document are detected by a series of detectors. From the detectors, the document passes along an output transport path (400) to one of two output pockets selected by a controller based on signals from the detectors. The document is directed to one or other of the pockets by a diverter (500). A stacker is provided in each output pocket to form a stack of output documents for presentation to a user.
B65H 5/38 - Guides ou lissoirs pour articles, p. ex. mobiles pendant le travail fixes pendant le travail
F16B 5/06 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par brides ou clips
E05D 7/10 - Charnières, gonds ou pivots de structure particulière permettant une séparation facile des éléments à l'axe de la charnière
E05C 17/48 - Dispositifs pour tenir les battants dans une position d'ouvertureDispositifs pour limiter l'ouverture des battants ou pour tenir les battants dans une position d'ouverture par une pièce mobile disposée entre le battant et le dormantDispositifs de freinage, butées ou tampons combinés avec ces dispositifs par des moyens mécaniques dans lesquels le battant ou une pièce fixée sur lui s'enclenche avec un organe mobile de fermeture dans une position fixeDispositifs pour tenir les battants dans une position d'ouvertureDispositifs pour limiter l'ouverture des battants ou pour tenir les battants dans une position d'ouverture par une pièce mobile disposée entre le battant et le dormantDispositifs de freinage, butées ou tampons combinés avec ces dispositifs par des moyens mécaniques dans lesquels un organe mobile de fermeture monté sur le battant enclenche une pièce fixe comportant un organe de blocage coulissant
B65H 43/00 - Utilisation de dispositifs de commande de vérification ou de sécurité, p. ex. dispositifs automatiques comportant un élément pour détecter une variable
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
B65H 5/02 - Transfert des articles retirés des pilesAlimentation des machines en articles par courroies ou chaînes
B65G 39/16 - Aménagements des rouleaux montés sur châssis pour aligner les courroies ou les chaînes
G07F 19/00 - Systèmes bancaires completsDispositions à déclenchement par carte codée adaptées pour délivrer ou recevoir des espèces ou analogues et adresser de telles transactions à des comptes existants, p. ex. guichets automatiques
A method of sorting a plurality of articles is disclosed, and an apparatus for carrying out the method. The method comprises: a) detecting one or more characteristics of each article; b) sorting any articles whose detected characteristics meet a first set of predetermined criteria to a first destination; c) sorting any other articles to a second destination; d) determining both whether any of the articles sorted to the second destination have detected characteristics which meet a second set of predetermined criteria and whether any of the articles sorted to the second destination have detected characteristics which do not meet a second set of predetermined criteria; e) if so sorting any articles from the second destination whose detected characteristics meet the second set of predetermined criteria to a third destination; and f) sorting any other articles from the second destination to a fourth destination.
A method of sorting a plurality of articles is disclosed, and an apparatus for carrying out the method. The method comprises the steps of detecting one or more characteristics of each article; sorting any articles whose detected characteristics meet a first set of predetermined criteria to a first destination; sorting any other articles to a second destination; determining both whether any of the articles sorted to the second destination have detected characteristics which meet a second set of predetermined criteria and whether any of the articles sorted to the second destination have detected characteristics which do not meet a second set of predetermined criteria; the second destination contains one or more articles with detected characteristics that meet the second set of predetermined criteria and one or more articles with detected characteristics that do not meet the second set of predetermined criteria, as determined in the previous step, if sorting any articles from the second destination whose detected characteristics meet the second set of predetermined criteria to a third destination; and sorting any other articles from the second destination to a fourth destination.
A document handling apparatus (1) is disclosed, comprising a document path (NP) through the apparatus, a transport assembly (10) for conveying a document along the document path, and a magnetic detector device (20) adjacent at least a portion of the document path for detecting magnetic material in passing documents. The transport assembly comprises at least one rotatable member, which comprises ceramic material.
G07D 7/04 - Test des propriétés magnétiques des matériaux de ces papiers, p. ex. par détection d’empreinte magnétique
B65H 7/02 - Commande de l'alimentation en articles, de l'enlèvement des articles, de l'avance des piles ou d'appareils associés permettant de tenir compte d'une alimentation incorrecte, de la non présence d'articles ou de la présence d'articles défectueux par palpeurs ou détecteurs
B65H 7/12 - Commande de l'alimentation en articles, de l'enlèvement des articles, de l'avance des piles ou d'appareils associés permettant de tenir compte d'une alimentation incorrecte, de la non présence d'articles ou de la présence d'articles défectueux par palpeurs ou détecteurs sensibles à la présence d'articles défectueux ou à l'enlèvement ou à une alimentation incorrecte sensibles à une alimentation ou enlèvement en double
A sheet sensing apparatus for detecting the passage of sheets therethrough is disclosed. The sheet sensing apparatus comprises a shaf t (1), at least one roller assembly mounted on the shaft, a guide surface (20), the at least one roller assembly (6) cooperating with the guide surface to define a nip therebetween, sensing means (10) for sensing deflection of the at least one roller assembly relative to the guide surface in response to the passage of one or more sheets through the nip, monitoring means connected to the sensing means for monitoring the sensed deflections of the at least one roller assembly and at least one cleaning assembly (30) arranged to cooperate with the at least one roller assembly. The at least one cleaning assembly comprises a first cleaning member(31) and a second cleaning member(32). The cleaning assembly is movable between a first position in which the first cleaning member contacts the roller assembly whilst the second cleaning member is spaced from the roller assembly, and a second position in which the second cleaning member contacts the roller assembly.
B65H 7/02 - Commande de l'alimentation en articles, de l'enlèvement des articles, de l'avance des piles ou d'appareils associés permettant de tenir compte d'une alimentation incorrecte, de la non présence d'articles ou de la présence d'articles défectueux par palpeurs ou détecteurs
There is provided an article of value deposit apparatus comprising an article of value inlet into which articles of value to be deposited are inserted; a processing device adapted to monitor at least for the presence of an article of value; a transport pathway for transporting all articles of value from the article of value inlet through the processing device; a temporary store to which all the articles of value from the processing device are fed by the transport pathway and which is accessible to a user from outside the apparatus through an access door; a secure store to which the articles of value from the temporary store are deposited; and a controller for storing process data generated by the processing device; wherein the article of value deposit apparatus is characterised by: an identification reader for reading user data identifying a user associated with the articles of value to be deposited; and the controller is further adapted to associate the read user data with the process data generated by the processing device to generate a deposit operation record.
G07D 11/00 - Dispositifs acceptant des pièces de monnaieDispositifs acceptant, distribuant, triant ou comptant des papiers de valeur
G07F 19/00 - Systèmes bancaires completsDispositions à déclenchement par carte codée adaptées pour délivrer ou recevoir des espèces ou analogues et adresser de telles transactions à des comptes existants, p. ex. guichets automatiques
A detector assembly for use in sheet document processing is described. The assembly comprises: an emitter for irradiating sheet documents with a beam of radiation as they pass the detector assembly along a sheet path; at least one sensor for sensing resultant radiation received from the sheet document; and a window, disposed between each of the emitter and the at least one sensor and the sheet path, through which the beam and resultant radiation pass, the window being provided with a conductive layer which may be electrically connected to an electrical ground in order to dissipate any static charge that builds up in the window.
A document handling apparatus (100) is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an input module (500) for feeding documents one-by-one into the machine, a note handling assembly (400) including a note transport system, secure document analysis assembly, diverter and stacker module. The secure document analysis assembly includes one or more detectors for detecting characteristics of the documents. The diverter (800) directs documents along one of plural transport paths. Documents pass from the diverter into a safe via a through-safe transport and transport safe module to a series of roll storage modules, in which documents can be stored and later dispensed.
B65H 1/00 - Supports ou magasins pour les piles dans lesquelles on prélève des articles
G07F 19/00 - Systèmes bancaires completsDispositions à déclenchement par carte codée adaptées pour délivrer ou recevoir des espèces ou analogues et adresser de telles transactions à des comptes existants, p. ex. guichets automatiques
B65H 29/60 - Aiguilleurs ou déviateurs d'articles pour dévier l'écoulement dans des voies alternées
B65H 7/02 - Commande de l'alimentation en articles, de l'enlèvement des articles, de l'avance des piles ou d'appareils associés permettant de tenir compte d'une alimentation incorrecte, de la non présence d'articles ou de la présence d'articles défectueux par palpeurs ou détecteurs
A financial transactions processing system includes a cradle to receive dispensed notes for dispensing cash to customers and/or tellers. The cradle may be rotatable for use with more than one user. The cradle may have end walls to provide security and privacy to each user. A rotatable shield may provide additional security and privacy. A lock may prevent the cradle and/or shield from rotating to prevent unauthorized access to cash in the cradle.
G07F 19/00 - Systèmes bancaires completsDispositions à déclenchement par carte codée adaptées pour délivrer ou recevoir des espèces ou analogues et adresser de telles transactions à des comptes existants, p. ex. guichets automatiques
A method of controlling a machine that accepts payment media and that requires a user login operation, the method includes receiving payment media in an input receptacle of the machine, starting processing of the payment media that has been received in the input receptacle, and performing the user login operation. The step of performing the user login operation can be done before, during and after the step of processing the payment media.
G06Q 40/00 - FinanceAssuranceStratégies fiscalesTraitement des impôts sur les sociétés ou sur le revenu
G06F 7/08 - Tri, c.-à-d. rangement des supports d'enregistrement dans un ordre de succession numérique ou autre, selon la classification d'au moins certaines informations portées sur les supports
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Apparatus, instruments and machines for holding and handling money, coins, namely coin depositors, coin sorting machines and coin acceptors for separating good coins from counterfeit; machines for dispensing vouchers, vouchers of value and tickets in return for money; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
A check processing system and method comprising utilizes an image scanner that produces an electronic image of a check upon scanning of the check. The system and method receive the electronic image of the check from the image scanner, receive point-of-sale data generated at a point-of-sale, determine a monetary value of the check from the electronic image of the check, and reconcile the determined monetary value of the check with the point-of-sale data so that the check is correlated with a transaction that occurred at the point-of-sale.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Apparatus, instruments and machines for holding and handling money, coins, currency, namely, coin dispensers, coin depositors, coin sorting machines, and coin acceptors for separating good coins from counterfeits; machines for dispensing vouchers, vouchers of value and tickets in return for money; and structural parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
